Dream Big on Top

Namaste friends, family and loved ones! On the trial early to Imjaste base camp.
That way!……….. After 48 hours of high intensity focus, we succeeded in summiting Island Peak.
Island peak 20300 feet same as Denali…….., The closer we got the more challenging it got. It’s now a mixed rock and ice route that approaches vertical in some places.
Zoom in and count the climbers……………… Averting rock fall we made steady progress to upper reaches of the mountain. We were surrounded by some of the most beautiful mountains of the world.
Mike on the last pitch of the summit ridge…… We are now comfortably recuperating in Chukkung making more plans for adventure. Vern Tejas

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